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Hey, so i was trimming my pubic area and i accidentally nicked my ball sack skin. there's a small cut (not even 1 cm) . should i be worried? will it turn into a infection? should i apply neosporin. thanks?
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No worries at all . Apply a good and thick moisturizer 2 x a day to the area, eg Cetaphil to keep it lubricated . Should heal completely in under 2 weeks
Answered 9/14/2021
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Keep it clean and covered. Neosporin will help. No worries should heal in a week or so
Answered 10/12/2021
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